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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero - Season 1 (TV) (1985)
An elite special missions force fights against the terrorist forces of Cobra.Director: Various Directors
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE:
Episodes:
- "The Pyramid of Darkness: Part 1"
- "The Pyramid of Darkness: Part 2"
- "The Pyramid of Darkness: Part 3"
- "The Pyramid of Darkness: Part 4"
- "The Pyramid of Darkness: Part 5"
- "Countdown for Zartan"
- "Red Rocket's Glare"
DISC TWO:
Episodes:
- "Satellite Down"
- "Cobra Stops the World"
- "Jungle Trap"
- "Cobra's Creatures"
- "The Funhouse"
- "Twenty Questions"
- "The Greenhouse Effect"
DISC THREE:
Episodes:
- "Haul Down the Heavens"
- "Synthoid Conspiracy: Part 1"
- "Synthoid Conspiracy: Part 2"
- "The Phantom Brigade"
- "Lights! Camera! Cobra!"
- "Cobra's Candidate"
- "Money to Burn"
DISC FOUR:
Episodes:
- "Operation Mind Menace"
- "Battle for the Train of Gold"
- "Cobra Soundwaves"
- "Where the Reptiles Roam"
- "The Gamesmaster"
- "Lasers in the Night"
Extras:
- 2004 Interview with writer Christy Marx
- 2004 Interview with voice director Wally Burr
- "The G.I. Joe PSA's" reel
- Bonus trailer for:
-- "G.I. Joe" DVD's -
Subtitles:None.
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Special Case
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UPC Number:603497012329
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Notes:Packaged in a gatefold digi-pack.
Comes with a collectible animated cell insert and booklet.
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Extras:DISC ONE:
Episodes:
- "The Germ"
- "The Viper is Coming"
- "Spell of the Siren"
- "Cobra Quake"
- "Captives of Cobra: Part I"
- "Captives of Cobra: Part II"
- "Bazooka Saw a Sea Serpent"
DISC TWO:
Episodes:
- "Excalibur"
- "Worlds Without End: Part I"
- "Worlds Without End: Part II"
- "Eau De Cobra"
- "Cobra Claws are Coming to Town"
- "An Eye for an Eye"
- "The Gods Below"
DISC THREE:
Episodes:
- "Primordial Plot"
- "Flint's Vacation"
- "Hearts And Cannons"
- "Memories of Mara"
- "The Traitor: Part I"
- "The Traitor: Part II"
- "The Pit of Vipers"
DISC FOUR:
Episodes:
- "The Wrong Stuff"
- "The Invaders"
- "Cold Slither"
- "The Great Alaskan Land Rush"
- "Skeletons in the Closet"
- "There's No Place Like Springfield: Part I"
- "There's No Place Like Springfield: Part II"
Special Feature:
- 2004 Interview with voice actors Mary McDonald-Lewis and Bill Ratner -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Packaged in a gatefold digi-pack.
Comes with a 12-page booklet that lists a synopsis and credits for each of the episodes contained on the set.
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Extras:DISC ONE:
Episodes (The M.A.S.S. Device Parts 1-5):
- "The Cobra Strikes"
- "Slaves of the Cobra Master"
- "The Worms Of Death"
- "Duel In The Devil's Cauldron"
- "A Stake In The Serpent's Heart"
Extras:
- "Looking Back: An Interview With Ron Friedman Part 1" 2009 interview
DISC TWO:
Episodes (The Revenge Of Cobra Parts 1-5):
- "In The Cobra's Pit"
- "The Vines Of Evil"
- "The Palace Of Doom"
- "Battle On The Roof Of The World"
- "Amusement Park Of Terror"
Extras:
- "Looking Back: An Interview With Ron Friedman Part 2" 2009 interview
DISC THREE:
Episodes (The Pyramid Of Darkness Parts 1-5):
- "The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe"
- "Rendezvous In The City Of The Dead"
- "Three Cubes To Darkness"
- "Chaos In The Sea Of Lost Souls"
- "Knotting Cobra's Coils"
Extras:
- "Looking Back: An Interview With Ron Friedman Part 3" 2009 interview
DISC FOUR:
7 Episodes:
- "Countdown For Zartan"
- "Red Rocket's Glare"
- "Satellite Down"
- "Cobra Stops The World"
- "Jungle Trap"
- "Cobra's Creatures"
- "The Funhouse"
Extras:
- 7 "G.I. Joe" Public Service Announcements
- Original 1963 Toy Fair Presentation
- Hasbro toy commercials reel
- DVD-ROM content:
-- Printable Script (PDF) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a metallic slip-case.
Comes with temporary tattoos and a booklet.
Also available in 2 different complete series sets:
- the 2009 17-disc set packaged in a metal box.
- the 2012 16-disc set (re-released on September 21st, 2021). -
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Extras:DISC ONE
Episodes:
- "Twenty Questions"
- "The Greenhouse Effect"
- "Haul Down The Heavens"
- "The Synthoid Conspiracy Part 1"
- "The Synthoid Conspiracy Part 2"
- "The Phantom Brigade"
- "Lights! Camera! Cobra!"
DISC TWO
Episodes:
- "Cobra's Candidate"
- "Money To Burn"
- "Operation Mind Menace"
- "Battle For The Train Of Gold"
- "Cobra Sound Waves"
- "Where The Reptiles Roam"
- "The Gamesmaster"
DISC THREE
Episodes:
- "Lasers In The Night"
- "The Germ"
- "The Viper Is Coming"
- "Spell Of The Siren"
- "Cobra Quake"
- "Captives Of Cobra Part 1"
- "Captives Of Cobra Part 2"
DISC FOUR
"Everyday Heroes: The History Of G.I. Joe" 2009 featurette
"Knowing Is Half The Battle" PSAs
Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a metallic slip-case.
Also available in 2 different complete series sets:
- the 2009 17-disc set packaged in a metal box.
- the 2012 16-disc set (re-released on September 21st, 2021). -
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Extras:DISC ONE:
Episodes:
- "Bazooka Saw A Sea Serpent"
- "Excalibur"
- "Worlds Without End Part 1"
- "Worlds Without End Part 2"
- "Eau De Cobra"
- "Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town"
- "An Eye For An Eye"
DISC TWO:
Episodes:
- "The Gods Below"
- "Primordial Plot"
- "Flint's Vacation"
- "Hearts and Cannons"
- "Memories of Mara"
- "The Traitor Part 1"
- "The Traitor Part 2"
DISC THREE:
Episodes:
- "Pit of Vipers"
- "The Wrong Stuff"
- "The Invaders"
- "Cold Slither"
- "The Great Alaskan Land Rush"
- "Skeletons In The Closet"
- "There's No Place Like Springfield Part 1"
- "There's No Place Like Springfield Part 2"
DISC FOUR
Vintage Hasbro Toy Commercials
"Knowing Is Half The Battle" PSAs
"Men And Women Of Action: Creating The G.I. Joe Animated Series" 2009 featurette (24 mins) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Packaged in a metallic slip-case.
Also available in 2 different complete series sets:
- the 2009 17-disc set packaged in a metal box.
- the 2012 16-disc set (re-released on September 21st, 2021). -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* G.I. Joe: The M.A.S.S. Device
DISC TWO
* G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra
DISC THREE
Episodes (The Pyramid Of Darkness Parts 1-5):
- "The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe"
- "Rendezvous In The City Of The Dead"
- "Three Cubes To Darkness"
- "Chaos In The Sea Of Lost Souls"
- "Knotting Cobra's Coils"
Extras:
- "Looking Back: An Interview With Ron Friedman Part 3" 2009 interview
- Concept Art
DISC FOUR
Episodes:
- "Countdown For Zartan"
- "Red Rocket's Glare"
- "Satellite Down"
- "Cobra Stops The World"
- "Jungle Trap"
- "Cobra's Creatures"
- "The Funhouse"
Extras:
- 7 "G.I. Joe" Public Service Announcements
- Original 1963 Toy Fair Presentation
- Hasbro toy commercials reel
- DVD-ROM content:
-- Printable Script (in .PDF format)
DISC FIVE
Episodes:
- "Twenty Questions"
- "The Greenhouse Effect"
- "Haul Down The Heavens"
- "The Synthoid Conspiracy Part 1"
- "The Synthoid Conspiracy Part 2"
- "The Phantom Brigade"
- "Lights! Camera! Cobra!"
DISC SIX
Episodes:
- "Cobra's Candidate"
- "Money To Burn"
- "Operation Mind Menace"
- "Battle For The Train Of Gold"
- "Cobra Sound Waves"
- "Where The Reptiles Roam"
- "The Gamesmaster"
DISC SEVEN
Episodes:
- "Lasers In The Night"
- "The Germ"
- "The Viper Is Coming"
- "Spell Of The Siren"
- "Cobra Quake"
- "Captives Of Cobra Part 1"
- "Captives Of Cobra Part 2"
DISC EIGHT
"Everyday Heroes: The History Of G.I. Joe" 2009 featurette
"Knowing Is Half The Battle" PSAs
Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials
DISC NINE
Episodes:
- "Bazooka Saw A Sea Serpent"
- "Excalibur"
- "Worlds Without End Part 1"
- "Worlds Without End Part 2"
- "Eau De Cobra"
- "Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town"
- "An Eye For An Eye"
DISC TEN
Episodes:
- "The Gods Below"
- "Primordial Plot"
- "Flint's Vacation"
- "Hearts and Cannons"
- "Memories of Mara"
- "The Traitor Part 1"
- "The Traitor Part 2"
DISC ELEVEN
Episodes:
- "Pit of Vipers"
- "The Wrong Stuff"
- "The Invaders"
- "Cold Slither"
- "The Great Alaskan Land Rush"
- "Skeletons In The Closet"
- "There's No Place Like Springfield Part 1"
- "There's No Place Like Springfield Part 2"
DISC TWELVE
Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials
"Knowing Is Half The Battle" PSAs
"Men And Women Of Action: Creating The G.I. Joe Animated Series" 2009 featurette (24 mins)
"Voice Of A Real American Hero" 2009 featurette (33 mins)
DISCS THIRTEEN THROUGH SIXTEEN: Season 2 -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (All Discs)
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (Discs 1-4 and 13-16 only) -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Re-released on September 21st, 2021.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* G.I. Joe: The M.A.S.S. Device
DISC TWO
* G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra
DISC THREE
Episodes (The Pyramid Of Darkness Parts 1-5):
- "The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe"
- "Rendezvous In The City Of The Dead"
- "Three Cubes To Darkness"
- "Chaos In The Sea Of Lost Souls"
- "Knotting Cobra's Coils"
Extras:
- "Looking Back: An Interview With Ron Friedman Part 3" 2009 interview
- Concept Art
DISC FOUR
Episodes:
- "Countdown For Zartan"
- "Red Rocket's Glare"
- "Satellite Down"
- "Cobra Stops The World"
- "Jungle Trap"
- "Cobra's Creatures"
- "The Funhouse"
Extras:
- 7 "G.I. Joe" Public Service Announcements
- Original 1963 Toy Fair Presentation
- Hasbro toy commercials reel
- DVD-ROM content:
-- Printable Script (in .PDF format)
DISC FIVE
Episodes:
- "Twenty Questions"
- "The Greenhouse Effect"
- "Haul Down The Heavens"
- "The Synthoid Conspiracy Part 1"
- "The Synthoid Conspiracy Part 2"
- "The Phantom Brigade"
- "Lights! Camera! Cobra!"
DISC SIX
Episodes:
- "Cobra's Candidate"
- "Money To Burn"
- "Operation Mind Menace"
- "Battle For The Train Of Gold"
- "Cobra Sound Waves"
- "Where The Reptiles Roam"
- "The Gamesmaster"
DISC SEVEN
Episodes:
- "Lasers In The Night"
- "The Germ"
- "The Viper Is Coming"
- "Spell Of The Siren"
- "Cobra Quake"
- "Captives Of Cobra Part 1"
- "Captives Of Cobra Part 2"
DISC EIGHT
"Everyday Heroes: The History Of G.I. Joe" 2009 featurette
"Knowing Is Half The Battle" PSAs
Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials
DISC NINE
Episodes:
- "Bazooka Saw A Sea Serpent"
- "Excalibur"
- "Worlds Without End Part 1"
- "Worlds Without End Part 2"
- "Eau De Cobra"
- "Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town"
- "An Eye For An Eye"
DISC TEN
Episodes:
- "The Gods Below"
- "Primordial Plot"
- "Flint's Vacation"
- "Hearts and Cannons"
- "Memories of Mara"
- "The Traitor Part 1"
- "The Traitor Part 2"
DISC ELEVEN
Episodes:
- "Pit of Vipers"
- "The Wrong Stuff"
- "The Invaders"
- "Cold Slither"
- "The Great Alaskan Land Rush"
- "Skeletons In The Closet"
- "There's No Place Like Springfield Part 1"
- "There's No Place Like Springfield Part 2"
DISC TWELVE
Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials
"Knowing Is Half The Battle" PSAs
"Men And Women Of Action: Creating The G.I. Joe Animated Series" 2009 featurette (24 mins)
"Voice Of A Real American Hero" 2009 featurette (33 mins)
DISCS THIRTEEN THROUGH SIXTEEN: Season 2
DISC SEVENTEEN
"Greenshirts: The G.I. Joe Fandom" 2009 featurette (12 mins)
"Declassified: A Conversation With Larry Hama" 2009 interview (11:23)
"Knowing is Half the Battle" PSAs
"Battle for the Serpent Stone" 2007 fanfilm by Sean Olson (11 mins)
Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (All Discs)
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (Discs 1-4 and 13-16 only) -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Only available at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con International and online through the Shout! Factory website.
Packaged in a big metal footlocker case containing two jewel case-sized digipack books.
Comes with 60-page booklet with art from the series, an episode guide and a short intro from actor Seth Green plus a set of temporary tattoos and a 1gb G.I. Joe dog-tag USB flash drive containing 2 G.I. Joe comics. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the 2009 Shout! Factory Complete Series Collector's Set and the Rhino releases for containing differing and exclusive extras.
Do note, the Rhino releases (which are OOP), includes 5.1 audio and original Mono soundtracks while the Shout! releases feature 2.0 Stereo.
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CUTS:
- R1 Season 1 Part 1 America- Rhino Home Video - No cuts.
- R1 Season 1 Part 2 America- Rhino Home Video - No cuts.
- R1 Season 1.1 America- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- R1 Season 1.2 America- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- R1 Season 1.3 America- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- R1 The Complete First Series America- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
- R1 The Complete Series Collector's Set America- Shout! Factory - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 21/07/09
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 28/07/21UPDATE LOG:
29/01/11: Added note for Shout! release and added additional title on top.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
09/07/21: Merged Seasons 1.2 and 3 pages to make one single page for season 1, and added Complete Series sets and ASIN links.
28/07/21: Added links to G.I. Joe mini-series.
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